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The Need for Speed: DoD’s “Software Fast Track” Targets Bureaucracy at Mach 2

The Department of Defense (DoD) is revving its engines again—this time to rocket past its own software acquisition drag. Launched via an April 24 memo from Acting DoD CIO Katie Arrington, the DoD’s Software Fast Track (SWFT)...more

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10 Prevailing Wage Pitfalls Prime Contractors Can’t Ignore (And How to Stay Ahead)

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Complying with prevailing wage laws is essential for prime contractors working on public projects. This ensures the smooth execution of projects and protects your company’s reputation and financial stability....more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2025

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SWIFT to Launch May 1: DOD Fast Tracks Software Deployment Opening New Doors for Defense Contractors - In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, the Department of Defense (DOD) is...more

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GSA Announces “OneGov Strategy” to Further Administration’s Focus on Commercial Acquisitions and Consolidation of Purchasing

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WHAT: On April 29, 2025, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced its OneGov Strategy for IT purchases. According to the announcement, “[t]he strategy calls for deeper, direct engagement with [Original...more

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House’s Passage Of The Samosa Act Signals Policy Shift Towards Government-Wide Enterprise Software Licensing

On December 4, 2024, the House passed the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, a bipartisan bill that is now before the Senate. Under the SAMOSA Act, federal agencies are directed to...more

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Policy Patches: An Update on Software Security Regulation

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So far, 2024 has been another very busy year for U.S. cybersecurity regulation. Among the top priorities has been software security, as we previewed early this year. Companies that sell software to the federal government or...more

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Do Business With the Federal Government? Here’s a 2022 Cybersecurity Recap: Part Three - Secure Software Development Attestation...

Yesterday we continued our series... with the Office of Management and Budget’s September 2022 memorandum requiring federal agencies to only use software from software producers that attest compliance with secure software...more

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President Biden Issues Cybersecurity Order Impacting Federal Contractors

Beyond causing long lines and shortages at the gas pump, the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline this month may have important implications for federal contractors. As part of the federal government’s response, President Joe...more

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